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enKayworth perfect fit for Menendez tennishttp://staugustine.com/sports/high-school/2015-03-30/kayworth-perfect-fit-menendez-tennis
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<p>Grant Kayworth has attended more than his fair share of Menendez postseason contests over the years. After years of watching his sister and three brothers, today will be his time to shine.</p>
<p>The freshman tennis player enters Tuesday’s District 4-2A tournament with an unblemished 14-0 record in No. 1 singles.</p>
<p>“I honestly didn’t expect to go undefeated,” Kayworth said after the Falcons’ workout Monday. “My hardest win was against (Nease’s) Thomas Salmon. He’s already committed to a college and that was a huge win for me. Ever since then, I’ve been clicking.”</p>
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<p>Zack Bryant has seen almost everything during his two seasons at Menendez.</p>
<p>Opponents have attempted to bother him with multiple defenders, zone defenses and would likely tie the dynamic guard’s hands behind his back if it were allowed — anything to try to slow him down.</p>
<p>Through the different looks and schemes, Bryant has maintained his unflappable demeanor and proved flustering him is about as easy as stopping him when the basketball is in his hands and he begins barreling toward the hoop.</p>
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<p>If nothing else is said about Menendez’s victory over south county rivals St. Augustine Friday night know this: Relief pitcher Jeff Vaughn struck out 16 in six innings and every single Falcon that stepped into the batter’s box reached base at least once.</p>
<p>Those two facts are how the Falcons beat the Yellow Jackets 10-2 to split the season series. As a bonus, it equaled their win total from last year.</p>
<p>“We came ready to play and they didn’t come ready,” said Menendez outfielder Dylan Parsons. “They beat us at their place, so we thought we’d beat them at ours.”</p>
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</p><p>As Nikki Tanner weaved through the Menendez defense and deposited a shot in the back of the cage to give St. Augustine a lead 14 seconds into Tuesday’s match, Yellow Jackets coach Kristen Cook had a reaction that would surprise many. </p>
<p>She was worried. </p>
<p>“It’s hard to maintain that pace, so it makes me a little nervous,” Cook said. “In fact, I said to my assistant coach, ‘I hope this is not a bad sign.’”</p>
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</p><p>When most people think of lacrosse, it’s not the finesse-focused, non-contact, geometric attacking that pops to mind. Instead, speed, physicality and the occasional collision flash across the imagination.</p>
<p>The introduction of helmets and headgear to girls lacrosse is one that a handful of players, coaches and enthusiasts believe will convert the women’s game, which is predicated on the first image, into a modified version of the men’s game.</p>
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</p><p>Luke Cooksey launched a first-inning home run deep over the fence in left field to get St. Augustine started Friday evening.</p>
<p>Then he went to work on the mound to ensure it was enough for a win over rival Menendez.</p>
<p>Cooksey was dominant while throwing a complete game on a frigid night to help the Yellow Jackets hold on for a 3-1 victory over the visiting Falcons and give a young team some added confidence early in the season. </p>
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</p><p>When Menendez softball coach Jeff Gatlin writes letters of recommendation for Taylor Turner, there is always one thing he makes sure to add. </p>
<p>It’s not that she is a multi-sport athlete — although she is on his softball team, as well as the school’s weightlifting and cheerleading teams. </p>
<p>It’s not that she excels at each — although he considers her one of the best defensive centerfielders he has ever seen, she finished second in the state in the 129-pound weight class and was part of a cheer team that won the school’s first state title this season. </p>
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</p><p>Just as he did to bring the Menendez boys basketball program its first home playoff game, Zack Bryant played his heart out Thursday.</p>
<p>But too many missed shots by the team in the first half and not enough defensive stops late in the game left the upstart Falcons with their hearts broken. </p>
<p>Bryant was masterful and finished with a game-high 30 points, but visiting Baker County was able to muscle away a 58-48 victory in a Region 1-5A quarterfinal in front of a packed gymnasium eager to enjoy a home postseason victory for the first time ever. </p>
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</p><p>Not long after the buzzer sounded Friday evening to set off a celebration of the first district championship in program history for Menendez boys basketball, coach Justin Bailey had an idea.</p>
<p>Given the unmatched success of his team, as well as other notable happenings on campus as of late, Bailey thought it would be appropriate to recognize the accomplishments. He went to the school’s principal and athletic director, and they readily agreed. </p>
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<p>Kiara Williams could hardly breathe as the judges began announcing the winner of the Class 1A large non-tumbling competitive cheerleading state championship Jan. 30.</p>
<p>Her Menendez squad had previously finished third in its region and therefore was not guaranteed placement in the finals. The Falcons had to sweat out the semifinals before regrouping to compete against the top teams in the state at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.</p>
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<p>Zack Bryant continued his scorching play with a game-high 30 points to lead Menendez to a 57-50 victory over Palatka in the District 4-5A championship game. Bryant, a sophomore, went 12-for-15 from the foul line as part of his dominant effort and surpassed 1,000 career points in the game. The victory guarantees Menendez a home playoff game Thursday. Taylor Dillard added nine points in the win, while Ronald Burch and Matt Denegal each had 6.</p>
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<p><strong>MIDDLEBURG 13</strong></p>
<p><strong>ST. AUGUSTINE 3</strong></p>
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<p>With the finish line in sight, Erin Murphy’s goals have changed. </p>
<p>Initially, the Bartram Trail weightlifter hoped to place in the top six at today’s state meet in Kissimmee. After a strong season, where she won a sectional championship, the senior in the 119-pound classification has higher expectations. She wants a top-three finish.</p>
<p>“It’s definitely a challenge, but I think I’m ready,” Murphy said Friday afternoon from Central Florida.</p>
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<p>Halen Steward wasted no time making his plans to play at UTSA official Wednesday morning.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In fact, as Roadrunners coach Larry Coker tweeted, Steward was the first player in the program’s Class of 2015 to fax in his letter of intent and get National Signing Day started.</p>
<p>“It’s definitely a relief,” Steward said. “It’s a ton off your chest. I’m just excited to go play college football and be a Roadrunner. I’m blessed.”</p>
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<p><strong>ST. AUGUSTINE 70</strong></p>
<p><strong>MENENDEZ 62</strong></p>
<p>Isaac Green led four Yellow Jackets in double figures with 14 points to earn a victory on senior night. Jermonte Carter added 12, Traevon Chavis had 11 and Ryan Burkhardt chipped in with 10 for St. Augsutine. Zack Bryant scored a game-high 22 points in the loss for Menendez. Sebastian Vallone added 21 for the Falcons.</p>
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</p><p><strong>MANDARIN 59</strong></p>
<p><strong>PONTE VEDRA 39</strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Senior goalkeeper Ivan Martinez made a pair of saves to help Menendez eliminate Ridgeview on penalty kicks in the District 4-3A boys soccer quarterfinals Monday night. The game ended 1-1, but the Falcons advanced 4-3 on penalties.</p>
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